A Startup Label under the Nigeria Startup Act, 2022, is a certificate issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency ("NITDA")...

The recent introduction by the extant Banks and other Financial Institutions Act 2020 of Bail-in, as a tool for resolving bank insolvency is a critical discussion point for the comity of international lenders, lending to Nigerian banks and other financial institutions.

Dangote Refinery's recent strategic reduction in the price of petrol to ₦699 per litre raises significant legal questions as to whether this price point meets the legal requirements for the offence of predatory pricing.

In a recent case (Emeka Nnubia vs. FCCPC & Ors) involving Nigeria's competition regulator (the "FCCPC") and MTN Telecommunications...

In April 2025, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") introduced material amendments to its private equity regulations.

The National Space Research and Development Agency Act appears intended to encourage private participation in satellite launches and related commercial space activities.

The decision of the Nigerian Government to suspend Twitter in Nigeria, has implications for not just social media companies but also for all internet and technology companies with Nigerian subscribers.

Recent developments in agentic commerce have raised important questions for both UK consumers and e‑commerce platforms. A particular area of focus is the use of AI assistants capable of browsing, comparing prices...

Parking in Lagos is no longer an unregulated free-for-all. Since the enactment of the Lagos State Parking Authority Law, 2018 and the operational rollout of the Lagos State Parking Authority ("LASPA")...

If you are raising a Series A Financing (or any priced equity around), US venture capital firms will typically ask you to provide a legal opinion, as one of the closing conditions for a venture capital...

In Nigeria, up to 8 million electricity customers do not have electricity meters but they consume electricity. What happens is that an electricity distribution company ("DisCo") estimates the amount...

As of 2025, Meta has 3.07 billion monthly active users.

The SEC private equity rules regulate private equity fund managers at the fund level and at the manager level.

Layoffs are always going to be a tough decision for management but may also become necessary for the survival of an employer's business. Depending on the factors giving rise to a management...

This case review offers some evaluation of the court's reasoning in Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd v. Minister of Petroleum Resources in light of constitutional and administrative law principles.

In Part 1 of our Neobanking Series, we explored some of the strategic considerations that make Nigeria a compelling destination for global Neobanks.

Satellite internet providers and international telecommunications companies seeking to operate in Nigeria may obtain an International Gateway License from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).

Perhaps, the most significant risk faced by house buyers in Lagos today is the risk of demolition due to non-compliance with urban and regional planning laws.

On May 15, 2025, Nigeria's President issued the Upstream Petroleum Operations (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order, 2025 granting certain cost efficiency incentives...

Nigeria's Federal Government remains the largest economic player owning vast land, oil reserves, infrastructure assets, and regulatory powers that influence every sector.